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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1899
Page
2
Rev H J of the R M E church condemned the burning and riots sparked by alleged racial tension. Placards reading Negro lover and Run town appeared, while he warned of armed conflict if whites and blacks clash. he urged restraint amid rising tensions in New York May 2.
In Memphis on May 2 Walter Farabee killed his bosom friend Will Arbuckle after a sequence of marriages and divorces. Arbuckle and Farabee were both married. Mrs Arbuckle had obtained a divorce and soon after married Farabee. The wedding preceded the fatal confrontation on Monday when Farabee shot Arbuckle.
EW York May 2 opposition to the ordination of Dr Briggs as a test of the Episcopal Church has taken shape. A conference of forrymen decided to select a committee of eminent clerics to review Briggs latest work. The report will determine the charges to be made, and it is said there will be charges unless Briggs withdraws his application for admission to priesthood.
Frank Martin a 11 year old boy was killed Monday night from a solar plexus blow by 14 year old Frank McHenry in a boxing contest at the Whitehall Athletic Club New Jersey. Both youths were featherweights and not in proper physical condition. All principals were arrested.
New York May 2 The $4,000,000 tower house of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company was damaged about $100,000 by fire early Tuesday. Workmen proved heroes by remaining at their posts in the boiler room and keeping engines running. traffic suffered no interruption.
In Hawndesboro on Monday umpire Samuel Powell was killed when Frank McCoy struck him with a bat after a disputed call. The incident shocks Birmingham as a fatal on field violence report spreads. Officials said Powell died instantly from a crushed skull.
In Covington on May 2, George McMichael of Indianapolis and Miss Daisy Rogers wed at First Baptist Church led by Rev. C. G. Jones. McMichael, a photographer at 23 West Washington, recently moved from Cincinnati.
Tom Brown, a colored hod carrier, reported slipping from a two foot high scaffold at a new Couri Street building and received only a slight lip cut. He visited the City dispensary Tuesday morning for treatment.
Admiral Brown credited Dewey’s victory to marksmanship from liberal target practice allowances. Ex Judge Advocate Jewett urged that the U S flag never be lowered in the Philippines.
Kokomo citizens declare the Barrett law unconstitutional and refuse to fund improvements. An Indianapolis capital city pay ing company has suspended work, halting progress and leaving many streets impassable.
The Martha Washington chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution unveiled a tablet Monday at 1 Cherry Street marking the site of George Washington's first presidential residence. The ceremony honored Washington and highlighted historic ties to the nation’s early leadership.
Druids marked the forty sixth anniversary with a street parade and a ball in Tomlinson hall. Mayor Taggart gave a welcome address. The grand march was led by Frank Sten and Mrs. Martin Drapier.
Births report multiple families welcoming daughters including William and Emma BGarien 1122 W Eighteenth street and David Afaskey 337 EF Washington Street. Deaths note Bettie Banks 54 septicaemia at 1507 N Arsenal Ave Ludia Clark 28 gall stones 441 W McCarty St Lester Golden 2 months 71 Virginia Ave. Marriages list licenses Banner Gain to Mary Smith Michael Rahoe to Julia McCurday George Hammond to Margaret Applegate Claude Stephenson to Laura Cameron Arnett Poindexter to Minnez Lacher.
The police pension fund trustees authorize a $100 funeral allowance and a $20 monthly widow pension for the late Humane officer Orlepp. They seek a city attorney opinion on eligibility of payroll-listed individuals for benefits. The board may exclude various staff from payroll benefits and will meet Wednesday to discuss a humane officer position. Supt power reports over 1000 laborer applications for new parks with about 100 chosen for initial work.
Indianapolis stock market notes cattle receipts small and prices unchanged. Good to prime steers 1.35 per lb and up, fair to medium 1.15 to 1.30. Butchers cattle good to choice heifers around 425 to 450, veal calves 4.50 to 7.00. Hogs receipts 4,500, market active but prices lower with good to choice medium and heavy hogs 3.80 to 3.82. Sheep receipts 100, market active. good to choice sheep and yearlings around 4.00 to 4.59.
A local house declares a historic bargain day, urging shoppers to inspect the listings and purchase now. It promises truth in advertising and invites customers to return tomorrow after buying to reflect on the sale.
An old hardware and home goods advertisement highlights iron ovens with drop doors and special prices, hats, coat racks, coffee mills, dining table sets, potato mashers, lamps, glassware, pewter jugs, and Rogers Bros silverware, noting warranties and sale prices for numerous pieces and sets.
The piece lists bargain fabrics including print percale and cambric with brief price notes and references a City Grain Market report for May 2 1899. It also covers vegetable market readings for wheat corn hay and a live stock update from Indianapolis with price averages and declines. Classified notices include wanted positions and rental offerings.
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